Short Stuff: Why does it feel good to be scared?
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Short Stuff: Why does it feel good to be scared?

Jun 24, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

<p>Fear is different than being scared, most notably because fear is generally a negative thing and being scared can cause an enjoyable thrill. We'll get into the difference in today's episode.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>